How To Fix IR166 - Measurement reading transfer not possible owing to different dimension

IR166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Measurement reading transfer not possible owing to different dimension

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR166 - Measurement reading transfer not possible owing to different dimension ?

  The SAP error message IR166, which states "Measurement reading transfer not possible owing to different dimension," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module when there is an attempt to transfer measurement readings that do not match the expected dimensions or units of measure.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Dimension Mismatch: The measurement reading being transferred has a different dimension (e.g., volume, energy, etc.) than what is expected for the corresponding measuring point or device.
  Unit of Measure Issues: The unit of measure for the reading does not match the unit of measure defined for the measuring point in the system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the master data of the measuring point or the device that lead to inconsistencies in expected dimensions.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the recording of measurement readings can lead to this error.
  
  
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